LGBTQ+ Task Force
Isaac Reyna
Men Of Color Initiative
Jamal Washington
Student Success Coaching
Our Mission:
To help Clovis Community College students maximize their educational experience and realize their full potential.
Student Success Coaching sessions are one-on-one meetings between you and a coach to help you set goals and navigate campus. Student Success Coaches can assist with questions and challenges that may arise during the semester and provide you with referrals to appropriate resources.
We are here to assist you with:
- Student Equity Book Grants
- Transportation Assistance (On/off campus)
- Food Resources
- CalFresh Application
- Emergency Housing Support
- Childcare referrals
- Free Technology referrals
- And other Basic Needs Resources/referrals
Make an appointment
You can meet with a Student Success Coach online. This appointment can take up to 30 minutes, please be sure to allow sufficient time.
Schedule appointment with Student Success Coach
Request Classroom Presentation
Faculty and staff can request presentations on a variety of topics for class or as part of staff training. Complete this request form for the classroom presentation.
Student Success Presentation Request Form
FAQs
Student Success Coaching is designed to help students maximize their college experience and reach their goals. This is done through 30-minute one-on-one meetings between the Coach and the student. Student Success Coaches are available to aid students in identifying their educational and personal goals. Coaches also offer referrals to campus and community resources and help keep you motivated and accountable to your college goals.
No, coaching is not tutoring. Coaching does not take the place of receiving tutoring. If you would like more information about tutoring, here is the link: Tutoring Center.
No, coaching is not academic counseling. Coaches do not help students prepare their Student Educational Plans, select courses, or advise. Additionally, coaches cannot help students make financial aid decisions. For these areas, please see a financial or academic counselor.
If you would like more information about academic counseling, here is the link: Academic Counseling.
If you would like more information about financial aid, here is the link: Financial Aid.
All students attending Clovis Community College can benefit from meeting with a Student Success Coach! Coaches can help students discover their personal strengths, help students find extracurricular or leadership activities, and get students connected to campus or community resources.
No. There is no limit to the number of times you can meet with a Student Success Coach.
You are welcome to schedule an appointment with a specific coach if that best suits your needs. However, we are a team and any of us are happy to help support your success!
Meet Our Student Success Coaches
Akyia Ervin, M.A.
Specialty Areas: Student Equity Book Grant, African American Success Initiative, Re-engagement and Retention.
Fun Fact: I have lived in 5 different states including California, Washington, Nevada, Louisana, and Texas (+ Washington D.C).
Favorite Quote: "Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered." -Michelle Obama
559.325.5382 | akyia.ervin@cloviscollege.edu
Gabriella Ramirez, M.S.
Specialty Areas: stem, Latinx stem
Fun Fact: I really enjoy doing D.I.Y projects around the house and home decorating
Favorite Quote: "Alone we can do so little: together we can do so much" -Helen Keller
559.325.5418 | gabriella.ramirez@cloviscollege.edu
Kizzy Lopez, Ed.D.
Specialty Areas: Student Equity Book Voucher Program, African American Success Initiative, Basic Needs, Retention
Fun Fact: I'm an identical twin
Favorite Quote: "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman
559.325.5448 | kizzy.lopez@cloviscollege.edu
Sasha Fisher, Ed.M.
Specialty Areas: Student Equity Book Grant, Adult Education, African American Success Initiative, INTDS 50 College Success Course
Fun Fact: I love to watch Marvel movies!
Favorite Quote:“There is only one way to succeed in anything...and that is to give everything.” - Vince Lombardi
559.325.5419 | sasha.fisher@cloviscollege.edu
Jamaal R. Washington, M.A.
Specialty Areas: African American Success Initiative, Men of Color Initiative, Retention & Re-Engagement Initiative
Fun Fact: I have discovered the value of engaging in lifelong learning, so I intentionally read new things, watch a ton of Ted Talks or documentaries, and tune in to world around me to learn from the people, places, and experiences I am connected to everyday.
Favorite Quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
jamaal.washington@cloviscollege.edu
